ATPL
(Airline Transport Pilot Licence)
Theoretical Knowledge Subjects
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Course Modules
Physics & Maths Basics
(Aviation-focused) — 15 Hours
Topics Covered
- Basic Physics Laws & Concepts
- Measurements
- Dimensions & Conversions
- Vectors & Equations of Motion
- Speed, Velocity & Acceleration
- Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Projectiles
- Air Resistance & Terminal Velocity
- Force & Momentum
- Explosions
- Basic Algebra
- Ratio, Proportion & Rate of Change
- Direct Variation
- Inverse Variation
- Percentages
- Percentage Increase & Decrease
Principles of
Flight
15 Hours
Topics Covered
- Laws & Definitions
- Flight Environment
- Basic Aerodynamics
- Flight Controls
- Forces Acting on an Aeroplane
- Stability
Meteorology
15 Hours
Topics Covered
- Atmosphere
- Wind
- Thermodynamics
- Clouds
- Precipitation
- Air Masses & Fronts
- Pressure Systems
- Weather Reporting — METAR, TAF
- Weather Charts
Navigation & Aircraft Systems
15 Hours
Topics Covered
- Basics of Navigation
- Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
- International Flight Rules (IFR)
- Great Circle & Rhumb Lines
- Aeronautical Charts
- Time
- Radio Navigation Basic Principles
- Radio Aids
- Types of Navigation — GNSS, PBN
- Powerplant
- Flight Controls
- Hydraulic Systems
- Aircraft Design & Structure
Aircraft
Performance
15 Hours
Topics Covered
- Environmental Factors Affecting Performance
- Take-off Performance
- Climb Performance
- Cruise Performance
- Descent and Landing Performance
- Aircraft Performance Charts and Manuals
Principles of Weight and Balance
15 Hours
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Weight and Balance
- Basic Weight Terminology
- Centre of Gravity (CG) Principles
- Balance Terminology and Concepts
- Weight and Balance Calculations
- Effects of Weight and Balance on Aircraft Performance
- Weight and Balance Documentation
- Regulatory and Operational Requirements
Hands-on Flight Planning
15 Hours
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Flight Planning Systems
- Aviation Charts
- Weather & NOTAMs
- Flight Plan Filing
Real-time
Flight Watch
3 Hours
